Sharp Grossmont Hospital

12/03/2024

The Burr Heart and Vascular Center offers the TriClip procedure, which uses a clothespin-like device to fix broken heart valves.

The Burr Heart and Vascular Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital now offers the TriClip procedure to treat tricuspid valve regurgitation.

11/30/2024

As we conclude November, team members across our hospital, including Pablo from the Customer Information Center, have grown mustaches and beards to demonstrate their support for Movember, an annual event to raise awareness for men's health. Encourage the men in your lives to take action for a healthier tomorrow. Visit sharp.com/services/mens-health.

11/28/2024

Today is Thanksgiving, a time for reflection and gratitude. What are you thankful for? Share your words of gratitude in the comments section below. We are thankful for all our amazing team members at Sharp Grossmont for the work they put in year-round and for continuing to make this place the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine, and the best place to receive care. We wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!🍂🦃

11/28/2024

The tremor in Sandy’s right arm started 15 years ago and continued to progress, hindering her ability to eat, drink and perform daily tasks. Would a new focused ultrasound procedure at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience be the key to getting her life back?

Focused ultrasound is a highly advanced neurological technology that uses targeted ultrasound energy to disrupt tremor-causing brain circuits. Upon learning about the technology, Sandy and her husband headed to the only facility in the San Diego region offering this treatment — Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Don’t miss the complete Stories of the Sharp Experience documentary, which includes Sandy’s story, airing on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, at 7 p.m. on Fox 5 San Diego.

YouTube Link: http://spr.ly/6182tw5jO

11/27/2024

Smoking ci******es is the top risk factor for developing lung cancer, but DNA may explain why some get the disease and others don’t.

Smoking causes lung cancer by damaging the genes (DNA) inside lung tissue cells, transforming them into cancerous cells that grow.

11/27/2024

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Recently, Sharp HealthCare’s Dr. Salem was on Fox 5 News to discuss the importance of lung cancer screening. Sharp HealthCare is the exclusive health care partner of the American Lung Association – San Diego. Together, we're helping to raise awareness of and save lives through CT lung cancer screening and early detection. Also, join Sharp HealthCare and the American Lung Association (ALA) on December 4 for the Champions Unite pickleball tournament to raise funds for the ALA. To learn more visit pickle4lungs.org.

11/26/2024

Being up to speed on seizures and how to deal with them can make life feel safer for those with epilepsy and their loved ones.

For people with epilepsy, it’s important that caregivers and family understand what a seizure can look like and involve.

11/25/2024

With numerous events and additional tasks to complete, the holidays can be a hectic time. This offers 3 tips to help you manage stress during the holidays.

1. Rest. Don’t feel obligated to say yes to everything.
2. Maintain healthy habits. Take a walk or try mindfulness practices.
3. Reach out. Volunteer or check in with an old friend.

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health concerns, Sharp’s behavior health programs are here to help. Learn more at www.sharp.com/mentalhealth

11/25/2024

The national average of people alive five years after a lung cancer diagnosis is 25%, yet everyone reacts to the disease differently.

Many factors contribute to staging lung cancer and how long someone will live after a diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know.

11/23/2024

As the Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience takes shape, we would like to express our gratitude to Layton Construction for the countless hours they have dedicated to its construction. The $58 million facility will be San Diego’s first single center of excellence for patients needing advanced neurosurgical, neurological and comprehensive-spine care. Learn more at sharp.com/neurosciencehospital.

11/22/2024

Today is the Great American Smokeout, an annual event designed to encourage smokers to make a plan to quit. We know quitting isn’t easy, but it’s the most effective way to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Our cancer care team also encourages you to talk to your doctor about other risk factors and whether screening is right for you. Visit sharp.com/betterbreathing to learn more about our partnership with the American Lung Association and the importance of screening.

11/21/2024

This National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we’re celebrating the amazing team at Sharp HospiceCare and all the hard work they do to support patients and their families. From providing compassionate care to ensuring families have the support and resources they need, their dedication makes a lasting difference. We’re also excited to welcome Dr. Kristin Keefe, Sharp HealthCare's new chief medical officer - director of hospice and palliative care. Dr. Keefe brings extensive experience in both leadership and clinical roles, and we’re thrilled to have her on the team.

Sharp HospiceCare provides specialized services to support patients and their loved ones — whether at home, in care facilities or at one of our own hospice homes. Learn more at sharp.com/hospice.

11/20/2024

Learn more about the Barricaid device through the story of Dr. Raiszadeh’s patient Chris Rice, a special agent with the California Department of Justice, who recovered from a debilitating herniated disc thanks to this groundbreaking technology. Read Chris’ story here: https://www.sharp.com/health-news/repairing-a-herniated-disc-for-the-long-run

11/19/2024

Lung cancer is the most common and most deadly cancer in the U.S. Low-radiation CT scans help detect cancers as small as a grain of rice.

11/16/2024

For the seventh time in a row, Sharp Grossmont Hospital has received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals. This grade reflects our commitment to patient safety, based on 22 evidence-based measures. This accomplishment highlights our dedicated efforts to safeguard patients from preventable harm and medical errors. Thank you to each and every team member at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for continuing to deliver The Sharp Experience and ensuring the safety of our community and patients.

11/15/2024

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, our west tower will display a white ribbon, a symbol of support and hope for people living with the disease. Lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Find out if you’re at risk, about screening and how Sharp Grossmont partners with the American Lung Association to help raise awareness and save lives through lung cancer screening and early detection at sharp.com/betterbreathing.

11/14/2024

On Saturday, November 2, Grossmont Hospital Foundation held its 38th annual Gala Fundraiser at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. As the Foundation’s largest event of the year, it set a new record, raising more than $625,000 for the new Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience, set to open in the spring of 2025. More than 600 guests dressed in their favorite Western attire for the Boots & Bling with a Little Swing for Neuroscience event. Mt. Helix residents Fabienne Hanks and Mary Alice Brady were once again this year’s event co-chairs, along with honorary chairs Howard and Virginia Levenson. The three presenting sponsors were EDCO Disposal Corporation, the Grossmont Healthcare District, and the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Medical Staff. Visionary Sponsors were Ron and Vickie Cady, Elaine Bond Marteeny and Mascari Dinh Architects/Layton Construction. Thank you everyone for your support and for ensuring our vision for world-class neurological care comes to life!